Secretary General of South Asian Free Media Association Mr. Imithiyas Alam and his delegation with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees.

President meets Noble Prize Laureate Mr. Mohommed Yonus at the Temple Trees today.

Some Students from Erawoor (Batticoloa District) Al-Aghar National School visited the Temple Trees on 16th August 2007 evening. President Mahinda Rajapaksa had friendly discussion with them at the Temple Trees. Ministers Ameer Ali, Rohitha Abegunawardana are also in the picture.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa donated fishing boats for 18 fishermen whose vessels and engines were destroyed by fire on 13th August 2007 at a cost Rs.48,550,000. Here the President hands over a fishing boat and engine to a recipient. Minister Filix Perera, Chairman FAO Mr.Cheng Sing are also in the picture.

Vice President of Exim Bank of China Mr.lin Jun and his delegation met President Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees on 6th August 2007 and held discussion on Norochchole Power Plant Construction.

Bellanvila’s Ancient Temple was declared as a"Pooja Bhoomi" on 04.08. 2007 by the President . Here the President hands over the "Sannasa" to Ven.Bellanvila Dhammarathana Thero at a function held in Bellanvila Viharaya.

Nalanda College OBA has organaised a Ranaviru
Feliciation Flag day and a ceremony to commermorate Nalanda Collage Junior Old boys who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country. Here the College head Prefect Milinda Weerasinghe pining the first flag on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees on 01st August, 2007. Nalanda Principal Mr.Hemantha Premathilake, President of the Junior OBA Sanjeewa Perera, Treasuror Ravi Hettiarachchi,Chief organaizer Thila Wijewardanae, Project manager Sameera de Silva are also in the picture.

A group of Leading Buisness Deligation from china visited temple trees to meet H.E the president then they Presented A souvenir photograph taken when H.E visited china.

His em6inence Ayathullah Sheikh Mohomed
AL-Tashkiri, President of the World Forum for Proximity among Islamic Schools of Thoughts called on the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 16th July, 2007 at Temple Trees. This Special Spiritual Leader of Iran congratulated the President in liberating the eastern Province and Mannar in which he is giving able and wise leadesrship to his country. He further blessed him to achieve compete unity among all the people living in this country. Mr.Benham Behrouz,Iran Ambassador in Sri Lanka, Mr.A.H.M.Fauzie, Minister of Petrolium Resources, Mr.A.H.M.Azwer Presidential Advisor and Media Ombudsman are also in the picture.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa presides Daduru Oya
Irrigation Project progressive meeting at Presidential
secretariat on 10th. President exchanges views with the farmers from villager. Ministers Chamal Rajapaksa, S.B.Navinna, T.B. Ekanayaka, D.M.Dasanayake, President's Senior Advisor Basil Rajapaksa, officials are also present at the meeting

Garment workers from Trinco-Thambalagamuwa visited to the Temple Trees on 08th July, 2007. Here the President in a friendly conversation with employees of the garment.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa pays his last respect to the remains of Mrs.Kokiladevi Weeratunga, the Tower Hall Singer at her Babbegana resident on 07th July 2007.

A group of Students from Wellassa M.M.Vidyalaya visited the Temple Trees on 04th July, 2007. A disabled student Tikiri Kumara Jayawardena was presented a pair of crutches from the President.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa participates in a discussion with Ven Daranagama Kusaladamma Thero after the Inaugural ceremony of the First Buddhist Rupavahini Channel at Vijerama Sambodhi Viharaya on 29th June.

Jathika Hela Urumaya's Proposals under Programme of Protecting the country containing 20 proposals being handed over to the President Mahinda Rajapaksa by it's Leader Ven. Ellawala Medananda Nayaka Thero at the Temple Trees on 26th june 2007. Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thero,Ven.Kotapola Dammakiththi Thero, Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero, Ministers Jayaraj Fernandopulle, Patali Champaka ranawaka, Central Envirament Authority Chairman Mr.Udaya Gammanpila, Mr.Nishantha Sri Warnasinghe also participated in the event.

Ven.Ellawala Medananda Nayaka Thero handed over Two books of 'Aritta Pabatha"and "Buddangala
Thapovanaya"to the President at Temple Trees.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa pays his last respect to Ven. Akuretiye Amarawansa Thero at Maligakanda Pirivena on 22nd June.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa pays his last respect to Late Professor Mr.V.K Samaranayaka at his residence in Kotte.

100 students from Padavi Sri pura and Pulmudai unprotected area schools visited Temple Trees on 11th June, 2007. Here H.E the President hands over School bags and Bank Books to the students.

A Programme titled “ Muradev Murawata, Aranthalawen Mihinthalawata” commerating the assassination of 31 Buddhist monks by LTTE, at Aranthalawa was launched at Presidential Secretariat today (14) May, 2007. Here the President handing over donation to a Bikkhu and the Children ordained.

Senior Solicitor General Mr.C.P.De.Silva,
swearing in as New Attorney General before President Mahinda Rajapksa at Temple Trees on 7th April, 2007. President's Secretary Mr.Lalith Weeratunga also in the picture.

Mr.Sunil Gamage, Director of Japan SriLanka
Friendship Assocation donated three ambulances for
D.A. Rajapaksa Foundation on 28th March, 2007 at Temple Trees. Here Mr.Gamage hands over documents of the ambulances to the President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, Minister Salinda Dissanayaka are also in the picture.

President Mahinda Rajapksa's visit to Anuradhapura
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya on 23rd March, 2007.

Mr.Chihiro Atsumi, Director General for South east &
West Asia Affairs of the Japanese Foreign ministry called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees on 13th March, 2007.

President Mahinda Rajapksa inspects the
contruction site of "Mahinda Rajapksa International Sport Complex" at Homagama on 22nd February, 2007. Ministers Gamini Lokuge, Dinesh Gunawardane and Mr. Gamini Thilakasiri also in the picture.

Chairman of Colombo Magistrate's Court Lawyers Association Ranjith Santha hands over a series of proposals, supporting the President's endeavour to promote development and peace in the country to the President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees on 20th February, 2007. Secretary of the Association Lawyer R.A.P. Ranawaka, President's Lawyer Hemantha Warankulasooriya and Members of the Association also in the picture.

President Mahinda Rajapksa meets Mr. Ranil
Wickramasinghe, Leader of the Opposition at Presidential Secretariat colombo on 16th January, 2007

President Mahinda Rajapksa hands over appoinment letter to Prof. Kalo Fonseka as the Chairman for the National Authority of Tobacco and Alcohol on 12th JAnuary, 2007. Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva also in the picture.

Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Mr.Gianni Vermetti
called on President Mahinda Rajapksa at Temple Trees on 11th January, 2007.

Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee called on President Mahinda Rajapksa at Temple Trees on 09th January, 2007. Minister Mukherjee hands over the invitation to the President for the forthcoming SAARC summit to be hosted by India.

President Mahinda Rajapksa hands over compensation to Mrs. Anoja Weerasinghe Senior Film Star, who lost her assests due to political violence in 2001. The ceremony was held at Temple Trees on 09th January, 2007.

President pays his last respect to late Mrs. H.A.M.Eugin at Minuwangoda, mother of Ven. Vatinahapaha Somananda Thero, Presidential Advisor on Religous Affairs on 09th January, 2007.

President pays his last respect to the former Minister (UNP) late Mr. Nissanka Wijerathne at his residence in Rabukkana on 09th January, 2007. Mr. Mano Wijerathne MP UNP, former Diyawadana Nilame Neranjan Wijerathna also in the picture.

President Mahinda Rajapksa pays his last respect to the former Governer of Uva Province and Former Minister of UNP late M.S. Amarasiri at his residence in
Rajagiriya. His son former MP (UNP) Upali Amarasiri
also in the picture.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa unveils the largest Sitting Buddha Statue in the South Asian Region at Aluthgama- Kande Viharaya. Here H.E the President offering Flowers to the Statue on 6th January, 2007.

Former Additional Solicitor General Anil Gunarathna
swearing in as Appeal Court Judge, before President
Mahinda Rajapksa at Temple Trees on 05th January, 2007. Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga is also in the picture.

The President Mahinda Rajapaksa observes two minute silence from 9.25-9.27am today (26th Dec, 2006) to remember the people who lost their lives in the Tsunami disaster 2004 before start the meeting
of Economic Council at Temple Trees. President's Secretary Mr.Lalith Weeratunga and Senior Gov.Officers are also in the picture.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa handing over the appoinment letter to Rev.Far.Sarath Hettiarachchi as Advisor to the Ministry of Religious Affairs at Temple Trees, on 19th December, 2006.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa appointed four Coordinating Secretaries, Mr. A.A. Priyantha Pushpakumara, Mr. R.A. Punchihewa, Dr. T.M.S. Thennakoon and Mr. A. Chandrika Dushyantha for Attanagalla Electorate on 19th December, 2006 at Temple Trees. Private Secretary to the Minister of Finance Mr. K.M.A. Godawatta is also in the Picture.

The Judicial Services Association met President Mahinda Rajapksa at Temple Trees on 12th December, 2006. Judicial Services Commission Secretary Chandra Jayathilaka, Colombo Chief Magistrate Sarojani Kusala Weewardane and District
Judges Irangani Perera, M.Z.Razeen, Sisira Rathnayaka and Magistrate Krishanthi Dodangoda and Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga are also in the picture.

Mr. Karan Bhathia, US Deputy Trade Secretary met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, November 30, 2006.

Minister Keheliya Rabukwella hands over the first copy of "He is Mahinda Rajapaksa" to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, November 22,
2006. The book was written by Dayawansa Karunamuni and Published by the Media Centre for National Security, for the President's first anniversary.
Secretary of Defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Director Media Centre for National Security Genaral Luxman Hulugalla, Army Media Spokesman Brig. Prasad
Samarasinghe and Dayawansa Karunamuni are also in the picture

Mr. Alan Rock, former representative of Canada to the UN and former MP met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, Monday, November 13, 2006. Dr.
Radhika Kumaraswami was also present at the occasion.

Mr. Karunarathna Divulgane swearing in as Governor of the North Central Province, before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, Monday,
November 13, 2006. Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga is also in the picture.

First Lady Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa paid her last respects to late Parliamentarian Nadarajah Raviraj at a private funeral parlour, November 12, 2006. Here Madam Rajapaksa is seen expressing her condolences to Shashikala Raviraj, wife of the late MP.

President of the International Slum Dwellers Federation Mr. Jokin Arputham met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, Novemer 9, 2006. Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Dr. P. B Jayasundara are also in the picture.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited Asgiriya Chapter Chief Incumbent Ven.Udugama Sri Buddha Rakkhitha thero today. He is recovering following a brief illnes at the Sri Jayawardana hospital.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa presented 100 students with Sisura Scholarships today.

President Rajapaksa presented Housing facilities to UC (Thangalla) Tamil Employees.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa offering flowers to his father's statue Late D.A. Rajapaksa on his commemoration day.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa paid his last respect to late Mrs. Punyawathi Gunasinghe, mother of Minister Amarasiri Dodangoda at his residence in Baddegama on November 4, 2006. Minister A. H. M. Fauzi is also in the picture

The first copy of the book “Philip Gunawardena” was handed over to President Mahinda Rajapaksa by Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, at the Presidential Secretariat, November 1, 2006.

Deputy Speaker Geethanjana, Former Mayor of Colombo Prasanna Gunawardena and the daughter of the late Philip Gunawardena are also in the picture. The book was published by S. Godage.

Newly appointed Auditor General Mr. P.A Premathilaka called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, October 30, 2006

Mr. Jean Bernard De Verre Ambassador of France paid a farewell call on President Mahinda Rajapaksa, October 20, 2006

Rs.600 lakh winner of the Mahajana Sampath lottery, Mr. P. K. M. D. Martin received the Cheque from President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, October 20th. Mr. Marting donated Rs. one Million of his winnings to the National Defence fund to
the President. Chairman National Lottery Board Mr. Upali Liyanage, Working Director H.G. Sirisena are also in the picture.

Dr.T.K.C.A. Jayasinghe Chairman of the Ampara Hospital Development Committee pining the First Flag of the Ampara Hospital Development Flag day on the President, Wednesday 11, 2006.

Maj.W.M.Weerasooriya pining the first Poppy Flower on President Rajapaksa, Wednesday 11, 2006 at Temple Trees.

Former IGP Chandra Fernando paid a farewell call to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat Colombo, October 10, 2006.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa talks to traders as he walks through the Mahameuna Uyana in Anduradhapura, where he visited the Samadhi Buddha Statue and the Ruwanweli Seya,
October 7, 2006.

Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga and staff of the Presidential Secretariat reading the Environment Pledge for the “Parisara Sathiya” Programme at the Presidential Secretariat Colombo, October 2, 2006.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa with the "Parisara Niyamuwo" at Temple Trees for World Environment Day. The Government declared October 1-7 as Parisara Week.

Mr. Siri Liyanage handed over the first copy of the first Buddhist Dictionary Volume-01 & 02 to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the President’s Office, September 29, 2006. Mr. Bandula Gunawardane UNP MP is also in the picture.

Prof. Saif-Ud-Din Minister of Water Resources in India called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the President Office, Friday September 29. President’s Secretary Mr. Lalith Weeratunga and Indian High Commissioner Mrs. Nirupama Rao were also present.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in discussion with Tamil residents in London on his way back to Colombo from New York. The discussion focused on the present situation in the North and East. Minister Douglas Devananda, Minister Sripathi Sooriyaarachchi, Deputy Speaker Githanjana Gunawardana, UK High Commissioner Mrs. Kshenuka Seneviratne are also in the picture

President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Madam Rajapaksa visited the Houston Buddhist Temple in USA on their way back to Colombo.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa met with Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe, September 11, 2006. Also present at the meeting were UNP’s Deputy Leader Debhabandu Karu Jayasuriya and General Secretary of the SLFP Minister Maithripala Sirirsena.

Mrs. Shiwa Obeysekara handed over the Deed of gift relating to 12 acres of land for the proposed Wathupitiwala Hospital, to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, September 11, 2006.

The Members of Religious Summit met President Mahinda Rajapaksa, September 5, 2006 evening, at Temple Trees. The President and the Leaders of the Religious Summit are pictured here discussing the present situation of the North East.

Mr. Lim Jae-Hong Ambassador of the Republic of Korea paid a farewell call on President Mahinda Rajapaksa, September 5, 2006 at the Presidents Office, Colombo.

A copy of Mr. Tryronne Fernando’s autobiography "Through Winds of Fire" an presented to President Mahinda Rajapaksa by Tyrone Fernando at the SLFP’s 55th Convention at the BMICH, September 4, 2006.

Mr. Fernando, a senior advisor of the President is an Oxford Educated Barrister and is Governor of the North and East as well as a former Cricket Board President. The book was published by Vijitha Yapa Publications.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa had a discussion with Muslim Parliament Members and Muslim Leaders in Muttur at the Presidential Secretariat, August 25, 2006. Western Province Governor Alavi Moulana, Minister A.H.M Fowzie, Minister A L M Athaulla and Minister Mohamed Badudeen participated in the discussion.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa paid a surprise visit to the Colombo port, August 21, 2006, to supervise the loading of the shipment of 3,800 M. T of food stocks for the Jaffna Peninsula .

Mr. Tiong King Sing, Member of Parliament in Malaysia and a Malaysian Business delegation met with President Mahinda Rajapaksa for a discussion on new investments in Sri Lanka, at the President’s Office, August 19, 2006. The Malaysian Business delegation is also the main sponsor of the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Sports Complex in Homagama.

The Torch for the South Asian Games 2006 was handed over to President Mahinda Rajapaksa by disabled player Sadun Wasana, at Temple Trees, August 18, 2006. Sports Minister Jeevan Kumaratunga is also in the picture.

Mr. Steven Mann, Deputy US Principal Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs paid a courtesy call on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the President’s Office, August 17, 2006.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa briefing representatives of the UNP on the current situation in the North and East, August 15, 2006. UNP Deputy leader Desabandu Karu Jayasooriya , M.H . Mohammed, G. L. Peiris, Gamini Lokuge, Milinda Moragoda, T. Maheswaran, Minsiter Maithreepala Sirisena, Minister Jayaraj Fernandopulle, President’s Secretary Lalith Weeratunga ,Dr. Palitha Kohona were also present.

Mr. Norberto .R. Basilio, Ambassador for Philippines and Mr .Sazungh Bazungh Hossain , High Commissioner for Bungladesh, presented their letters of Credence to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, Monday 14, 2006. Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera and President’s Secretary Lalith Weeratunga are also in the picture

Mrs. Buyisiwe Maureen Pheto High Commissioner for South Africa and Mr. Francis Samel Kazungh Bayah, High Commissioner for Kenya presented their letters of Credence to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, Monday 14, 2006. Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera is also in the picture.

In order to promote the consumption of rice and to encourage the production of local flour based food items, Minister D.M Jayarathna handed over packages of food items made out of rice flour and mushrooms yesterday (July 2, 2006) at the cabinet meeting, the President and the Prime Minister.

Food packages were distributed among other cabinet ministers as well.

Mr. Bruce W. A. Ferguson Field Director of Youth for Human Rights met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the President’s Office, July 31 2006. Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe and Chairman of the Organization Ariyasiri Vithanage are also in the picture.

Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom met President Mahinda Rajapaksa July 31, 2006 at President’s House.

The presentation of the "Pin Potha" organized by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Minister of cultural Affairs Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Minister Sumeda G Jayasena and Deputy Minister of Education Nirmala Kothalawala also participated in the event.

Mr. Akio Suda Ambassador of Japan paid a farewell call on President Mahinda Rajapaksa, July 28, 2006. Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa and Madam Suda are also in the picture.

Mr. Anura Rajakaruna High Commissioner designate to South Africa paid a courtesy call on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, July 25 2006.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa had a meeting with leading businessmen regarding their valuable contribution towards the 10th SAG (South Asian Games) to be held in Colombo, from the 18th-28th August 2006. The meeting held at Temple Trees, July 24, 2006 was also attended by President’s Secretary Lalith Weeratunga, Chairman of the Olympic Committee Hemasiri Fernando.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa held a discussion with Petroleum Minister A. H. M. Fowzie and officials of the Petroleum Corporation at Temple Trees, July 24, 2006.

Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara representative for the National Patriotic Movement, presenting a petition to the President.

The Representatives of the Organization for the Protection of Rights of People in the East met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, Monday 24, 2006. Mr. Wimal Weerawansa, MP JVP, Mr. Sunil Haduneththi, MP JVP, Mr. Bennet Cooray, (SLFP) and representatives from Helaurumaya are also in the picture.

Representatives of the "Sri Lankikaya" the Patriotic Organization of Expatriates in USA met with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, Monday 24, 2006. Ms. Purna Gamage of the delegation handed over a petition to President Rajapaksa requesting that atrocities committed by LTTE in Sri Lanka be stopped forthwith

The World bank Representative for Sri Lanka Mr. Peter Harold paid a farewell call to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, July 19, 2006.

Pakistani High Commissioner Basshir Wali Mohomed paid a farewell call on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, July 18, 2006.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing a progressive meeting of the Sri Lanka Tourist Board at Temple Trees, July 18, 2006. Minister Anura Bandaranaike, Deputy Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and Finance Secretary Dr. P. B. Jayasundara are also in the picture.

Vinu Divyanjalee and Shan Tennakoon pining the first Manel Mal sticker on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, July 17, 2006. Manel Mal Sathiya is a programme organized by the PNM to raise public awareness on the need to support the security personnel, their families and civilians affected by the North East conflict. Executive Committee member of the PNM singer Deepika Priyadarsanee Peiris is also in the picture.

The family of Sub Inspector Bandujeeva Weerasinghe Bopitigoda, appealed to President Mahinda Rajapaksa to secure the release of the SI, held hostage by the LTTE for the past 10 months, July 15, 2006.

The Peace Secretariat also made a request through the SLMM for the release of Police officer attached to the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) taken hostage by the LTTE in September last year when pursuing a British pedophile who had taken sanctuary in an area claimed to be under LTTE control.

Justice C. Nihal de Silva Jayasinghe swearing in as Acting Chief Justice before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the President’s House Kandy, July 10 2006. President’s Additional Secretary Gamini Senarath is also in the picture.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa handed over the keys to a CTB bus for the Kabithigollawa depot, July 7, 2006.

Ratnapura District UNP MP Susantha Punchinilame swearing in Deputy Minister for Rural Economic Development before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, July 6, 2006.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa presenting Srilal Gomes, Senior Photo Journalist and Pictures Editor of the Lakbima newspaper a memento for his 25th photographic anniversary, at Temple Trees, June 28, 2006.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa hands over the first bank loan by the Lankaputhra Development Bank, at the ceremony held at Temple Trees to launch the loan scheme, June 27, 2006.

Bank Chairman Vas Gunawardane ,Minister Rohitha Bogollagama ,Deputy Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Finance Secretary Dr. P.B.Jayasundara are also in the picture.

Pramodya Ruchirani Senanayake of Musaeus College (16 years) met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees.

Senanayake was made a Women's FIDE Master (WFM) after her performances at the recent Chess Olympiad in Turin, Italy where she gained six points from nine rounds. She is the first Sri Lankan woman to obtain this award from FIDE, who started her career at the age of eight years.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa presented a memento to Mr. Reynout Van Dijk Ambassador of Netherlands for his country’s donation of Rs. 702 million towards a Conservation Programme for a site of historical value in the South.

President Rajapaksa expressed his gratitude towards the Government of Netherlands for the large contribution towards conserving Sri Lanka’s historical sites, at Temple Trees, June 22, 2006.

After assuming duties new Chief of Defence Staff Air Marshall Donald Perera calls on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, June 12, 2006.

New Air Force Chief Roshan Goonathilake after assuming duties calls on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, June 12, 2006.

Justice Andrew Somawansa was sworn in as judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Jagath Balapatabendi was sworn in as President of the Court of Appeal, while Judge Rohini Perera and Judge Sarath De Abrew were sworn in as judges of the Court of Appeal, before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, May 29, 2006.

Mr. Shin Jang Bum, President of the Korea International Corporation Agency called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, Friday May 19, 2006 .

World Bank Vice Chairman for the South Asia Region Praful Patel paid a courtesy call on Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees yesterday.

Mr. Patel, a Ugandan national, oversees the World Bank's operations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. He specializes in development and specifically in infrastructure, poverty programs, institutional and capacity building, and multisectoral project design and packaging.

World Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka Peter Harrold is also in the picture.